Question regarding Umpires....

[LondonBrett]

Hey guys,

I’m sure you know the situation better than I do, so I was wondering how come you don’t use proper technology to determine strikes and balls etc?

Of course it can go in your favour many many times over the course of a season but isn’t it frustrating when balls are called strikes and visa versa?

Has there ever been any discussions about using something along the lines of Hawkeye like in tennis?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the subject.

Thanks

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I don't think you should take the human element out of the game.

 

[ijustposthere]

I don't think you should take the human element out of the game.

Meh, the Umps would still be there. Honestly, as long as the Ump has a consistent K zone, it doesn't bother me. It's when they're all over the place, or when they're calling it for one pitcher over the other that drives me nuts.

 

[LondonBrett]

How about having like 5 challenges in a game and you can use them when the batter is on 2 strikes already and the management think there’s been a bad call?